Okay, these ten Texas stays aren't necessarily "bigger" just because they're located in the Lone Star state, but they all certainly exude a unique mix of modern style and Southern charm. Whether you're making one of Texas' great cities a destination this summer or you're just passing through, chances are any of these stylish places would love to have you.
AUSTIN:
1) Heywood Hotel 1609 East Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas
2) Hotel St. Cecilia 112 Academy Drive Austin, Texas
3) Kimber Modern 110 The Circle Austin, Texas
4) Hotel San Jose 1316 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas
SAN ANTONIO:
5) Hotel Havana 1015 Navarro Street, San Antonio, Texas
HOUSTON:
6) Alden Hotel 1117 Prairie Street, Houston, Texas
7) Hotel Icon 220 Main Street, Houston, Texas
DALLAS:
8) Hotel Zaza (there's also one in Houston) 2332 Leonard Street, Dallas, Texas
MARFA:
9) Thunderbird Hotel 601 West San Antonio Street, Marfa, Texas
10) El Cosmico Highway 67, Marfa, Texas
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I love that the Thunderbird out in Marfa and San Jose in Austin have very similar design themes in both places. I hope the woman that owns the San Jose still has a stake out at the T-Bird. (Side note: I saw the documentary she made when she was trying to get funding to turn around the old South Congress motorcourt - "Last Days of the San Jose" - here on Austin's PBS station a few years ago, and it's just incredible to see what she's done with the place and how that strip of the city has come so far in the 15 years I've been here.)
Agree -- San Jose is just fantastic....but even the old school Driskill is great -- Cowhide everything.
I was at the Thunderbird earlier this month. It is my favorite motel. Love the concrete floors. Enjoyed the breakfast across the street. Ate lunch at the Food Shark truck. Saw the Marfa lights. Marfa is just so hipster and so is the Thunderbird.
I have stayed at both the Hotel St. Cecilia in Austin and the El Cosmico (twice) in Marfa. The Cecilia, while gorgeous, is horrifically overpriced for what you get. We had major AC issues in our room the middle of July and the management only wanted to discount 10% of one night (total bill was over $800). On the other hand, my stays at the El Cosmico have been nothing short of awesome. It's my favorite place to stay in Marfa. You just can't beat sleeping outside and the laid back atmosphere. Best pizza I've ever had (even compared to Italy) was the Pizza Foundation (San Antonio and Highland) in Marfa.
We stayed in this exact room at The Heywood Hotel and the place was absolutely exquisite!!! The staff is friendly beyond words and will help you with anything you need even if it's just directing you to the local ice cream shop. The bed is the most comfortable bed I have slept of any hotel I have visited in years. You can't go wrong with The Heywood and you'll remember this place the next time you visit Ausin, Tx.